Brits have been asked how much money they would need to have in their bank account to be truly happy in a new survey and the shocking results can finally be revealed
Money apparently can buy you happiness but it costs a staggering £4.4m, according to research.
Brits have been asked how much money they would need to have in their bank account to be truly happy in a new survey. And an average lump sum of nearly £4.5million emerged as the magic number, the study commissioned by investment platform IG Invest found.
A sizable 58% of the nation admit they struggle to keep on top of their finances. The survey also revealed a host of hypothetical situations Brits would consider for a mega bucks payday.
A lump sum of £6.4m would be enough to get us in the water for a nerve-wracking swim with a hungry Great White shark.
Others would marry a complete stranger for £5.2m or change their name to Donald Trump by deed poll for £5m. However Trump himself couldn’t even afford to buy Greenland with that kind of money.
Daredevils would eat the world’s hottest chilli for £3.2m or go one round with an angry Oleksandr Usyk £4.7m.
Brits would want an eye watering £10,818,871 to take part in a life-or-death style reality TV show.
The study also discovered Brits would be prepared to not see or talk to their partner for a whole year for £6.7m.
A spokesperson for IG Invest said: “It’s no surprise that many of us would consider doing some risky things, for a chance to win big.
“However, it’s time we conquered money anxiety and stopped playing games with our finances.”
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